Despite evidence to the contrary, there is still the idea that eating disorders are more of an issue with teen girls than with teen boys. Many may think there’s little to no need to worry about their teen son, who may be showing some signs of an eating disorder. It’s important to note that there […]
Motivating a Teenager: 15 Steps That Work!
There is often the belief that teens are lazy, unmotivated, and generally want nothing to do with their parents. While there are situations where this is the case, generally with an underlying issue, it doesn’t need to be something that parents simply accept. Is your teen unmotivated in several aspects of his life? If you […]
Where Can I Send My Out of Control Teenager?
Are you struggling with your teen’s behavior? An out-of-control teen is far from what you may expect from a rebellious and angsty teen. It could be that your teen is aggressive, running away, stealing, abusing drugs or alcohol, and generally displaying behavior that is not acceptable for your home and for their school. Who do […]
Teenage Runaway: What Can Parents Do?
For a parent, a runaway teenager can be incredibly worrisome, frightening, overwhelming, and frustrating when they develop a pattern of running away. Is there anything you can do? How can you help keep your teen from running away? Whether it’s the first time or the fifth time, those emotions are sure to be running high. […]
Schools for Anxiety: Helping Your Troubled Teen
Do you struggle with anxiety? If you do, then you may recognize some of the signs of anxiety when they start to appear in your teen. Adults can often display anxiety symptoms in ways that don’t make sense to those around them. The same holds for teens. If your teen has been acting out, being […]
Is My Teenager Narcissistic?
Parenting a teenager can seem like contending with a complex mystery. Teens are going through many changes during this time in their lives; many are emotional or closed-off and hard to communicate with. Many teens can also seem very self-centered during this time in their lives.\ Many parents worry that their teens might be narcissistic […]
Troubled Teens: How Parents Can Cope Day to Day
Trying to navigate life with a troubled teen, on top of your day-to-day responsibilities to work and family can be exceptionally challenging. Many of us struggle with our daily lives without a troubled teen’s added stress and worry. Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety or depression, aggression, drug or alcohol abuse, or something else […]
How to Be a Parent to a Teenager
Parenting a teen can be stressful. This is a hard time for any child as they learn to stand on their own two feet. However, increased independence can mean increased tension in the home as well. Trying to remain objective and not take your teen’s anxiety during this phase personally can be challenging. Parenting a […]
What is a Military School for Kids?
How much do you know about military school for kids? Much of the information that many of us get comes from television and movies, which is rarely positive. They tend to show a one-sided version of what military and boarding schools offer. This side leans heavily on control, abuse, and discomfort. The reality is that […]
What Do I Do With an Aggressive Teenager?
All the parenting books in the world can’t prepare you for teen aggression. Whether it’s started gradually and is now escalating or is something that seems to have come out of nowhere, it can be a challenge to navigate. Usually, teens aren’t aggressive for no reason. That’s not to say that aggressive adolescent behavior is […]
